Whitmer, MiLEAP highlight growing access to scholarships

MARQUETTE — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer today announced that more than 153,000 Michigan students received over $558.9 million in state financial aid during the 2024-2025 academic year, as detailed in the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential’s (MiLEAP) annual State Scholarships and Grants Report.

The milestone reflects a 30.4% increase in students served and an additional $183.5 million in aid awarded compared to the 2023-2024 academic year. 

MiLEAP has also announced a newly upgraded MiSSG Student Portal to modernize the financial aid experience and improve transparency for students and families.

“Every Michigander deserves a fair shot at success and that starts with making higher education more affordable,” said Whitmer. “Thanks to record investments in expanding access to college and career training, Michigan has surpassed $558.9 million in state financial aid reaching more than 153,000 students. This builds on our commitment to lowering costs and ensuring more Michiganders can get the skills they need to support their families through good-paying jobs. Let’s keep working together to help more families ‘make it’ in Michigan.”